East Asian Studies Track, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, Global Studies, BA

33 Credits

Global Studies Common Core

Common Core:

All concentrators, regardless of the track, are required to take the following:

AMES 250 - Critical Issues in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (3)
AMES 493 - Senior Research in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (3)
a 3-credit course outside of the region of their chosen track. *

Note:

AMES 493 fulfills both the MWR and CPR for the concentration.

Tracks:

The remaining 30 credits are to come from courses that are specific to each of the two tracks that form the concentration. These are described below. Consult the AMES website for a list of courses.

Major Writing Requirement (MWR)

The major writing requirement is satisfied by completing AMES 493 with a grade of C- or better.

Major Computer Proficiency Requirement (CPR)

The computing proficiency requirement is satisfied by completing AMES 493 with a grade of C- or better.

Line 1: Core Course (Required)

AMES 250 - Critical Issues in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (3)

Lines 2 and 3: Advanced Language Courses (Choose Two)

Students are required to take two courses beyond the 202-level in one East Asian language, or 202-level proficiency in two languages (two East Asian languages or one East Asian language and another language from the AMES region, e.g. Arabic). Although the College is not currently able to offer languages beyond Chinese and Japanese, a student could count another East Asian language (for example, Korean) provided they can demonstrate proficiency through accredited academic courses taken domestically or abroad. The courses in this category will total 6 credits.

CHIN 300 - Chinese Studies in China II Credits: (variable credit)
CHIN 301 - Upper-Intermediate Chinese I Credits: (4)
CHIN 302 - Upper-Intermediate Chinese II Credits: (4)
CHIN 303 - Topics in Chinese Language, Civilization, or Literature Credits: (1-4)
CHIN 400 - Chinese Studies in China III Credits: (variable credit)
CHIN 401 - Advanced Speaking I Credits: (3)
CHIN 402 - Advanced Speaking II Credits: (3)
CHIN 403 - Advanced Reading and Writing I Credits: (3)
CHIN 404 - Advanced Reading and Writing II Credits: (3)
CHIN 410 - Advanced Topics in Chinese Language, Civilization or Literature Credits: (3)
CHIN 411 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
JAPN 208 - Introductory Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture (in English) Credits: (3)
JAPN 209 - Classical Japanese Literature in Translation Credits: (3)
JAPN 210 - Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature (Taught in English) Credits: (3-4)
JAPN 211 - Samurai: History and Myth Credits: (3)
JAPN 220 - Japan’s Ghosts and Demons Credits: (3)
JAPN 280 - East Asian Cultures Through Film Credits: (3)
JAPN 300 - Topics in Japanese Language Credits: (3)
JAPN 305 - Directed Readings in Japanese Literature Credits: (3)
JAPN 307 - Topics in Japanese Culture Credits: (3)
JAPN 308 - Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture (Taught in English) Credits: (3)
JAPN 311 - Japanese Cinema Credits: (3)
JAPN 320 - The Japanese City Credits: (3)
JAPN 330 - Japanese Popular Culture Credits: (3)
JAPN 401 - Advanced Japanese I Credits: (3)
JAPN 402 - Advanced Japanese II Credits: (3)
JAPN 410 - Advanced Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
JAPN 411 - Independent Study Credits: (3)

Line 4: History & Politics (Choose One)

HIST 141 - Survey of East Asian Civilization to 1600 Credits: (3)
HIST 142 - Survey of East Asian Civilization since 1600 Credits: (3)
GOVT 336 - Governments and Politics of China and Japan Credits: (3)

Line 5: Religion & Anthropology (Choose One)

ANTH 342 - Peoples and Cultures of East Asia Credits: (3)
RELG 214 - Introduction to Buddhism Credits: (3)
RELG 215 - History of Religion in East Asia Credits: (3)

Line 6: Literature & the Arts (Choose One)

ARTH 257 - Asian Art Credits: (3)
ARTH 258 - Chinese Art and Archaeology Credits: (3)
ARTH 259 - Japanese Art and Archaeology Credits: (3)
CHIN 309 - Survey of Chinese Literature in English Credits: (3)
CHIN 322 - Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature in English Credits: (3)
JAPN 209 - Classical Japanese Literature in Translation Credits: (3)
JAPN 210 - Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature (Taught in English) Credits: (3-4)
THEA 333 - South & South East Asian Folklore Performance Credits: (3-4)
THEA 334 - History and Performance of Classical Asian Theatres Credits: (3)

Lines 7, 8, and 9: Electives (Choose Three)

Nine credits are to come from courses that are specific to East Asian Studies, chosen in consultation with a member of the East Asian Studies faculty to form a coherent program of study. The credits may come from the list below, or other departmental approved courses.

AMES 290 - Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (1-4)
AMES 390 - Topics in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (1-4)
AMES 480 - Independent Study in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (1-3)
ANTH 150 - First Year Seminar Credits: (4) (East Asian topics only)
ANTH 342 - Peoples and Cultures of East Asia Credits: (3)
ANTH 347 - Japanese Society Credits: (3)
ANTH 348 - Japanese Values Through Literature and Film Credits: (3)
ANTH 349 - Contemporary Issues in Japanese Society Credits: (3)
ANTH 350 - Special Topics in Anthropology Credits: (3-4)
ANTH 460 - Independent Research Credits: (3) (East Asian topics only; consent of instructor)
ARTH 257 - Asian Art Credits: (3)
ARTH 330 - Topics in Art History Credits: (1-4) (East Asian topics only)
ARTH 377 - Modern and Contemporary Chinese Art Credits: (3)
ARTH 258 - Chinese Art and Archaeology Credits: (3)
ARTH 259 - Japanese Art and Archaeology Credits: (3)
ARTH 477 - Representation of Nature in Asian Art Credits: (3)
CHIN 150 - First-Year Seminar Credits: (4) (East Asian topics only)
CHIN 220 - Chinese Popular Culture Credits: (3)
CHIN 280 - East Asian Cultures Through Film Credits: (3)
CHIN 303 - Topics in Chinese Language, Civilization, or Literature Credits: (1-4)
CHIN 309 - Survey of Chinese Literature in English Credits: (3)
CHIN 316 - Women and Love in Chinese Literature (In Translation) Credits: (3)
CHIN 322 - Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature in English Credits: (3)
CHIN 360 - Introduction to Chinese Cinema Credits: (3)
CHIN 386 - Art of Chinese Poetry Credits: (3)
CHIN 410 - Advanced Topics in Chinese Language, Civilization or Literature Credits: (3)
CHIN 411 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
CHIN 428 - Advanced Seminar in Chinese Language, Culture or Literature Credits: (3)
ECON 300 - Topics in Economics Credits: (1 or 3)
ECON 382 - Comparative Economics Credits: (3)
ECON 400 - Topics in Economics Credits: (3-4)
GBST 390 - Topics in Global Studies Credits: (1-4) (East Asian topics only)
GBST 480 - Independent Study in Global Studies Credits: (3) (East Asian topics only)
GBST 498 - Internship Credits: (credits to be arranged) (East Asian topics only)
GOVT 336 - Governments and Politics of China and Japan Credits: (3)
GOVT 391 - Topics in Government Credits: (3) (East Asian topics only)
GOVT 435 - Seminar: Political Economy of the Newly Industrializing Countries Credits: (4) (East Asian topics only)
GOVT 491 - Seminar: Topics in Government Credits: (4) (East Asian topics only)
GOVT 494 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3) (East Asian topics only) (consent of instructor and Chair of Department)
HIST 150 - First Year Seminar Credits: (4) (East Asian topics only)
HIST 141 - Survey of East Asian Civilization to 1600 Credits: (3)
HIST 142 - Survey of East Asian Civilization since 1600 Credits: (3)
HIST 192 - Global History since 1500 Credits: (3)
HIST 211 - Topics in History Credits: (3) (East Asian topics only)
HIST 212 - Topics in History Credits: (3) (East Asian topics only)
HIST 265 - Postwar Japan Credits: (3)
HIST 311 - Topics in History Credits: (1-4) (East Asian topics only)
HIST 312 - Topics in History Credits: (1-4) (East Asian topics only)
HIST 330 - America and China: U.S.-China Relations since 1784 Credits: (3)
HIST 331 - Modern Japanese History Credits: (3)
HIST 332 - Modern Korean History Credits: (3)
HIST 333 - Modern Chinese History Credits: (3)
HIST 467 - Independent Study Credits: (3) (East Asian topics only; consent of instructor)
HIST 468 - Independent Study Credits: (3) (East Asian topics only; consent of instructor)
HIST 490C - Capstone Seminar Credits: (4) (East Asian topics only)
HIST 491C - Capstone Seminar Credits: (4) (East Asian topics only)
JAPN 100 - Big Ideas in Japanese Studies Credits: (4)
JAPN 150 - First year Seminar Credits: (4)
JAPN 208 - Introductory Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture (in English) Credits: (3)
JAPN 209 - Classical Japanese Literature in Translation Credits: (3)
JAPN 210 - Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature (Taught in English) Credits: (3-4)
JAPN 211 - Samurai: History and Myth Credits: (3)
JAPN 220 - Japan’s Ghosts and Demons Credits: (3)
JAPN 280 - East Asian Cultures Through Film Credits: (3)
JAPN 300 - Topics in Japanese Language Credits: (3)
JAPN 305 - Directed Readings in Japanese Literature Credits: (3)
JAPN 307 - Topics in Japanese Culture Credits: (3)
JAPN 308 - Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture (Taught in English) Credits: (3)
JAPN 311 - Japanese Cinema Credits: (3)
JAPN 320 - The Japanese City Credits: (3)
JAPN 330 - Japanese Popular Culture Credits: (3)
JAPN 410 - Advanced Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
JAPN 411 - Independent Study Credits: (3)
MDLL 360 - Topics in Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Credits: (variable credit) (East Asian topics only)
RELG 150 - First-Year Seminar Credits: 4 (East Asian topics only)
RELG 214 - Introduction to Buddhism Credits: (3)
RELG 215 - History of Religion in East Asia Credits: (3)
RELG 308 - Topics in Religious Studies Credits: (3-4) (East Asian topics only)
RELG 367 - Himalayan Religion Credits: (3)
RELG 380 - Buddhist Philosophy Credits: (3)
RELG 481 - Independent Study in Religion Credits: (1-3) (E Asian topics only; consent of instructor)
RELG 482 - Independent Study in Religion Credits: (1-3) (E Asian topics only; consent of instructor)
THEA 222 - Acting Asian American: The Performance of Identity Credits: (4)
THEA 332 - Sex & Race in Plays & Films: Dramatizing Diversity Credits: (4)
THEA 333 - South & South East Asian Folklore Performance Credits: (3-4)
THEA 350 - Introduction to Physical Theatre Credits: (3) (East Asian Topics only)
THEA 460 - Topics in Theatre Production and Performance Credits: (1-3) (East Asian Topics only)
THEA 461 - Topics in Theatre History, Theory and Criticism Credits: (3) (East Asian Topics only)
THEA 461W - Topics in Theatre History, Theory and Criticism Credits: (0) (East Asian Topics only)

Line 10: Course on Middle East or South Asia (Choose One)

This course is chosen in consultation with a member of the East Asian Studies faculty to form a coherent program of study.

Line 11: Capstone (Required)

AMES 493 - Senior Research in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Credits: (3)

Note:

Students with a track in East Asian Studies who wish to minor in Chinese Language and Literature (offered by the department of Modern Languages and Literatures) will be allowed to apply up to 12 additional credit hours in Chinese Language and Literature beyond the current 48 credit hours limit in the major.